How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Essential Services Contingency Reserve?

Essential Services Contingency Reserve is funded by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Government of Canada

What are Essential Services Contingency Reserve's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria not mentioned

Essential Services Contingency Reserve

Last Update: July 22, 2025

PE, Canada

PPE for essential workers

Essential Services Contingency Reserve at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : August 3, 2020

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the Essential Services Contingency Reserve program

If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Supplying PPE to Indigenous community services

$ 20,000

Distributing PPE to frontline workers at food banks

$ 15,000

Providing PPE to social service workers

$ 15,000

Securing critical supplies for childcare centers

$ 18,000

Acquiring PPE for grocery store staff

$ 50,000

Purchasing PPE for healthcare workers at St Michael's Hospital

Eligibility criteria of the Essential Services Contingency Reserve program

The Essential Services Contingency Reserve (ESCR) provides support to eligible businesses or organizations in essential service sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, and social service sectors by offering access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies at no cost. To be eligible for this grant, organizations must meet the following criteria:

Organizations in essential service sectors must provide services to critical infrastructure essential to Canada's health, safety, security, and economic well-being, including energy, health, food, transportation, safety, and more.
Organizations serving Indigenous communities must provide services to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, with examples of eligible services ranging from community outreach programs to Indigenous women's circles.
Social service sector organizations must offer social programs in support of personal, social, and emotional well-being, such as health care and housing, and qualify as registered charitable organizations or not-for-profit organizations.

Who is eligible?

There are three types of companies eligible for the Essential Services Contingency Reserve grant in Canada:

Essential service sectors providing critical infrastructure services.
Organizations serving Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
Social service sectors offering services for personal, social, and emotional well-being.

Eligible expenses

Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include personal protective equipment (PPE), critical supplies, and services provided by organizations in essential service sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, and the social service sector.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Critical supplies
Services provided by organizations in essential service sectors
Services provided by organizations serving Indigenous communities
Services provided by organizations in the social service sector

Eligible geographic areas

This grant can be applicable to various regions across Canada as part of a broader emergency support effort. However, specific eligible geographical areas are not outlined in the available information.

Eligibility criteria of the Essential Services Contingency Reserve program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

Qualifying organizations must meet the eligibility criteria for the specific stream they are applying under.
Organizations must provide evidence of the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies.
Applicants must demonstrate how the requested supplies will be used to protect frontline workers in essential services.
Priority may be given to organizations that serve vulnerable populations or communities.

How to apply to the Essential Services Contingency Reserve program

Check your organization's eligibility

Review the eligibility criteria for each component (essential services sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, social services sectors)
Check if your organization meets the specific requirements for each component

Gather the required information and documents

Prepare the supporting documents for your organization (bylaws, proof of registration, etc.)
Collect the necessary information to complete the application form (contact details, business sector, PPE needs, etc.)

Submit your application

Access the application form for the component corresponding to your organization
Fill out the form by providing all the required information accurately and completely
Submit your application online or by the means specified by the Government of Canada